Writer

Summary

Join Linear, a fully remote company, as a writer to craft compelling narratives about software development, product management, and design. You will interview technical leaders, research industry trends, and create engaging long-form content. Your work will help establish Linear as a trusted voice in the software development community. This role requires 3+ years of experience writing about technology and a proven ability to create engaging content. Linear offers a competitive salary, equity, paid time off, parental leave, health insurance (US), and a remote-work environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience writing about technology, engineering, product development, or related fields
• Proven track record of creating compelling long-form content that drives engagement and discussion
• Strong understanding of software development, product management, and design principles
• Exceptional interviewing skills with the ability to draw out insights and narratives from technical leaders
• Editorial mindset with strong story selection and development capabilities
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with technical leaders and companies
• Portfolio of published work demonstrating your ability to write for technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, research, and write in-depth articles about building great products and companies
• Interview engineering leaders, product managers, designers, and founders to uncover compelling stories
• Develop editorial strategies that align with Linear's mission and resonate with our community
• Create a mix of content including long-form articles, editorial series, and narrative features
• Build relationships with technical leaders and companies to source unique stories and perspectives
• Collaborate with our design team to ensure visual storytelling enhances written narratives
• Maintain high editorial standards while consistently publishing quality content
• Help establish Linear as a trusted voice in the software development community

Benefits

• Interesting and challenging work
• Work-life balance
• Competitive salary and equity
• Employee-friendly equity terms (early exercise, extended exercise)
• Paid lunch and coffee during workdays
• Work remotely, no commuting to the office
• Paid co-working space/desk at an office
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (US)
• Regular team events and offsites
• 5 weeks of paid vacation
• 4 months of paid parental leave